In conjunction with its recently announced $250 million ship refurbishment program, Carnival will re-brand its eight Fantasy-class ships by introducing an updated version of each ship’s name as it appears ... Read More

Crystal Cruises has released the survey results of its Top 10 rated Crystal Adventures shore excursions in the Caribbean. The top 10 Caribbean adventures were selected via surveys of Crystal ... Read More

Princess Cruises announces that its 2008 Gulf of Alaska program will feature five vessels, including one which will offer the most destination-intensive itinerary in Alaska. Sailing in Alaska for the first ... Read More

The launch of a new ship is a momentous occasion for any cruise line, but Celebrity Cruises has made the introduction of their latest liner especially significant. Earlier this month, Celebrity ... Read More

NCL Corporation has introduced its 2008/09 Caribbean sailings from New York, which include Norwegian Gem, its newest ship, sailing from New York through the winter, along with Norwegian Spirit offering alternating ... Read More

Grand Circle Travel has opened its reservation books for two exciting river cruise tour options. The first cruise option from Grand Circle now open for booking is the 2008 Holland ... Read More

Carnival Cruise Lines began accepting reservations earlier this month for its new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, whose inaugural 2008 season will include the line’s first 12-day Northern Europe program, as well ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International has opened its 2008-09 bookings for 35 itineraries offering more than 750 voyages ranging from three to 15 nights and calling at more than 55 ports in some ... Read More

Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has announced some of the special events and enrichment lecturers who will be featured on segments of its 2008 World Cruise, departing January 16, 2008 ... Read More

SeaDream Yacht Club is introducing an intriguing series of five, seven and nine night Caribbean sailings from November 2007 through April 2008 that includes 22 small, intimate yachting ports. For the ... Read More

Two of Oceania's cruise ships, the Regatta and the Insignia, rendezvoused at Dubrovnik, Croatia earlier this month. It was the first time Insignia and Nautica had been in port together, ... Read More

Princess is offering North American travelers an opportunity to expand their "down under" cruise options by sailing throughout the South Pacific with sister company P&O Cruises Australia. Offered primarily for sale ... Read More

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced entirely new entertainment programming aboard three of its ships, 700-guest all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, and 490-guest all-suite Seven Seas Navigator. ... Read More

Venice and the neighboring island of Murano, Italy are memorable cruise destinations. These islands feature interesting architecture, amazing sights, and terrific historical locations. There's a picture around every corner, as these ... Read More

I have always loved maps, and using maps to plan my next cruise vacation is a great at-home past time. And, it's a cheap tool for understanding cruise destinations. ... Read More

This afternoon, we will be flying to Venice to meet the newest Princess in the fleet--the Emerald Princess. Our 12-day cruise has an itinerary that stretches across the Mediterranean from ... Read More

Regent Seven Seas has announced its 2008 "Circle Around South America" Grand Voyage on the Seven Seas Mariner. South America is a marvelous cruise destination, full of amazing sights, ... Read More

Many cruise passengers complain when shore excursion prices approach $200/day. However, this price pales in comparison to the $29,815 fare for a three-day, two-night shore excursion from 8 Silversea cruise ... Read More

Princess Cruises has announced its full 2008 cruise program in French Polynesia which features a spring season from January through May, and a fall schedule from October through December. Cruises will ... Read More

Oceania Cruises announces the release of the new 2008 European Collection. With three ships positioned in Europe for the season, Oceania Cruises will offer passengers a diverse array of itineraries that ... Read More

Princess Cruises offers nearly 200 new shore excursion options to add some memorable experiences to passengers' European vacations. The additions to the line's shore excursion program offer options for food enthusiasts, ... Read More

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will operate its longest ever Grand Asia Pacific Voyage, a 107-night journey featuring calls to 53 ports in 19 countries. Sailing from Vancouver on September 5, ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International is unveiling Explorer Weddings, a first-of-its-kind program that combines a cruise with an exotic destination or themed wedding. Couples saying "I do" for the first time or repeating ... Read More

The SeaDream II will be redeployed next winter from South America to the Caribbean, sailing 5- and 9-day itineraries. The small ship luxury operator cited a multitude of unexpected operational challenges ... Read More

Luxury line Silversea Cruises has planned some very special shore events for its Mediterranean cruise passengers this summer. Silversea's four ships will feature 45 cruises from 6 to 15 days, calling ... Read More

Some of the most remote and untouched environments on Earth will be showcased on four INTRAV Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia voyages this June, July and August. The four 13- and ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises recently opened its bookings for the 2008 Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest and Panama Canal seasons as well as for some of its 2009 sailings. Passengers can choose from interesting ... Read More

In 2008, the ocean liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 continue to call on some of the world's most exciting cities and picturesque ports. Overall the Cunard fleet will ... Read More

Hugh Downs, one of television’s most familiar and highly regarded personalities, will be a special Dress Circle guest speaker on board the Seabourn Spirit during a 14-day Southeast Asia voyage, ... Read More

Royal Princess, the newest ship to join the Princess fleet, welcomed its first passengers on April 19, as it set sail on its maiden voyage from Barcelona, Spain. The intimate 710-passenger ... Read More

It's hard to believe this picture of two Regent Seven Seas cruise ships was taken in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in April. The water is so calm! The luxury ... Read More